And speaking of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen (I did, at the bottom of this post), cookie cake cupcakes. I need say little else. But I’m going to. Cookies? Cake? Cupcakes? All in one! It’s like the turducken only way way better. And sweeter. Learn to make them HERE.… Read More ...
Snowball Cupcakes
As I sit here in the coffee shop (my power is out and my kid’s at school) awaiting the flakes of snow foretold by my local weather guy, I feel these lovely snowball cupcakes from TidyMom are quite fitting. Perhaps I should suggest to the barista that Starbucks start carrying these snowy wonders. Find the how-tos HERE at TidyMom. … Read More ...
DIY Cupcake Stands
Learn how to easily (and cheaply) make these cute cupcake stands HERE at The TomKat Studio.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Green Tea
1. Green tea mochi from Tea Recipes.
2. Green tea and Tamarind-marinated tofu with veggies from Food2.
3. Scallop tea rice from Bon Appetit.
4. Green tea poached pears with pistachio brittle from Martha Stewart.
5. Green tea ice cream from Gourmet.
6. Green tea mojitos from the kitchn, adapted from Organic, Shaken and … Read More ...
Milkshake Cupcakes (and a Straw Contest)
Learn to make these adorable milkshake cupcakes HERE at bakerella and enter her fun contest to win these classic paper straws from Bake It Pretty.… Read More ...
Superhero Cupcakes
My first thought when seeing these Superhero cupcakes from Sugar Swings! was how very much my Superhero-obsessed brother, turning 40 in a couple weeks, would appreciate these. Find tips on making them (with candy melts! So easy) HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Party Monday: Cotton Candy
1. cotton candy. Have a cotton candy machine
. Or, learn to make your own on the stove-top with this video from Food Network.
2. favors. Did you know they have cotton candy Pop Rocks?
3. supplies. Find the cones here
.
4. centerpieces. Make pop up tissue paper ball centerpieces from Martha Stewart. … Read More ...
Hogwarts Cake
Please, please go check out this awesome (because that’s the best word for it) Harry Potter birthday cake created by Cosmo Cookie. It’s a gingerbread Hogwarts atop a chocolate cake. There’s even a hut for Hagrid.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com that we made and take a look … Read More ...
Tutorial: Camouflage Cookies
Oh my goodness, two of my favorite bloggers in one place? Couldn’t be. But it is! Learn to make camouflage cookies HERE at Sweetopia with this tutorial from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.… Read More ...
Candle Cake
Learn how to make this amazing candle cake (with a real candle) HERE at Duff.com (as in, Duff of Charm City Cakes and Ace of Cakes), including a downloadable pdf.… Read More ...
Cookie Crown Cake
How darling is this cookie crown cake? Learn to make it HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...
Bingo Pops
If you check out my prior post, Party Monday: Bingo Night, you’ll see a comment from Kara with a link to this picture of her BINGO cake on a stick. I think we can all agree that this gorgeous sweetness on a stick deserves its own post, yes? Check out her facebook page, Cake on a Stick HERE… Read More ...
Pink Cosmo Cupcakes
What sparkly pink mcpinkster goodness this is from Bakingdom. And there’s a cocktail involved. Find the recipe for pink cosmopolitan cupcakes (with a vegan option!) HERE at Bakingdom.… Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: White
Let’s say this ode to white foods is for Winter. Let’s not say it’s because I had a sudden flashback to the Party of Five episode where Owen would only eat white foods (please tell me someone else understands this obscure reference).
Red Velvet Fireplaces
Sheesh Diamonds for Dessert. You really are brilliant. I trust you know this? Learn to make red velvet shortbread fireplaces, really, HERE. There are even gummi bears involved.… Read More ...